PHP on IIS 5.1 is not working - php

I know this has been asked a few times here. But none of the suggestions or answers related to PHP on IIS have helped.
I have tried installing PHP ON IIS 5.1 (XP SP 3) on two computers and it still doesn't work.
I've even began to think that all of the articles and installers for PHP on IIS are a huge prank...and that PHP on IIS doesn't actually work.
I've spent the last 6 hours trying to get it to work. Nothing does. As of right now when I navigate to http://localhost/phpinfo.php all that shows up is: "The specified module could not be found." My IIS applications still work perfectly.
phpinfo.php contains:
<?php echo phpinfo(); ?>
Even loading test.php with "Hello World." in it gives me the same error message.
The current installation of PHP was installed from http://php.iis.net/ (the big blue button in the middle of the page). This installed PHP in my programs directory (F:\PHP).
That didn't configure PHP to work so I manually added the Application Mapping in "Web Sites" > Properties > Home Directory > Configuration > Mappings > Add.
I added C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\fcgiext.dll, ext .php, "GET,HEAD,POST"
Anyone have any idea what my problem is?

Sounds like you've not installed the FastCGI components (which to be honest you don't really need on your local development machine). Can I suggest mapping the .php extension to:
F:\php\php-cgi.exe (or wherever the PHP binaries are installed)
Also make sure you give your site's anonymous user account at least read access to the F:\PHP folder and children.

I think the DLL you are using for getting PHP to work have a missing dependency. Why don't you get a WAMP.
Do you really need to use IIS, using Apache would be far more easy IMHO. If you really want to use IIS, I advise to install the official PHP release they have a good README which describe all the steps to configure IIS or even an installer.

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Need help in configuring WAMP (phpMyAdmin)

So I have been looking on the net for hours now and I can't solve my problem.
I have wamp installed (WampServer Version 3.1.7 64bit).
I want to open phpMyAdmin through wamp. (I have the phpMyAdmin5.0.2 installed and phpMyAdmin.conf is configured).
I have several php versions installed.(this was done through the process of trying to fix the solution alone).
When I try to open phpMyAdmin I get this error message: [1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZEMaX.png .
I have tried configuring php.ini file (by de-commenting mysqli) it didn't change a thing.
Here's my php.ini file joined in the google drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fQuVoh5vhRX-MHhYL3zMQ4xNkstO-4Ch/view?usp=sharing .
I have configured extension_dir tp the php/ext folder.
I have similary configured my windows path to the php/ext.
Nothing I try works. Any help is welcome.
Thank you.
Since you're using WAMP, which should include all the pieces you need already working, but also have several PHP versions installed, it sounds like you're installing more than you need which is causing conflicts.
Assume you have no data in your database or web pages that you need to preserve, I suggest removing everything; get rid of WAMP and any extra Apache, PHP, or MySQL/MariaDB installations you have. Clean up (delete or move out of the way) any leftover configuration files, then reinstall WAMP. If you have trouble after installing only WAMP and no other PHP installation, then report back here details of the error. WAMP should come to you working and all ready to go, so if there is a problem, it will be helpful to start from a known base installation without extra configuration files or executable that will cause conflicts.
I'll also point out that the very top of the file you posted states that it's used only for the PHP Command Line Interface, so this is not the configuration file used by anything running through your webserver (like phpMyAdmin or your site). It's a little confusing that there are really two PHP instances (one for the command line and one that runs through the webserver), but in this case you would be looking for the file in wamp/bin/apache/apache2.x.y/bin/php.ini

On Windows 8 and Internet Information Service 8.5 - how to setup PHP?

Let me begin by saying that I am very new to Microsoft's Internet Information Service. I need to setup IIS on my PC and it should also execute PHP files. So far I got everything installed and running - the latest PHP and enabled IIS service. I can view the Default Webpages (*.html) files ONLY. It will not execute PHP files. If I try to request any PHP files, I get 403 error.
I have been researching online and seems to be more confused about setting up PHP (extension) on IIS. Some websites say you need to configure PHP through its MANAGER. Others say I need to add Role and FastCGImodule through IIS manager. According to Microsoft I need to rename php.ini-development to php.ini and point php to some DLL file.
I am using Windows 8, IIS 8.5 and PHP 5.6. I hope someone could point me in the direction.
You can set this up manually or with the IIS Manager. I would set this up my own, so you know whats going on.
You will need to setup the CGI role feature. This includes FastCGI. Here is some information how to do that: http://www.iis.net/configreference/system.webserver/cgi
Then you will need the PHP package somewhere. Lets say in C:\PHP. You can change that if you want.
You will need the fastCGI settings. You can easily set this up by commandline:
%windir%\system32\inetsrv\appcmd set config /section:system.webServer/fastCGI /+[fullPath='C:\php\php-cgi.exe',activityTimeout='1200',requestTimeout='1200',arguments='-c%20C:\php\php.ini']
This example uses a timeout of 20min.
This will set the handler:
%windir%\system32\inetsrv\appcmd set config /section:handlers /+[name='PHP_FastCGI',path='*.php',verb='*',modules='FastCgiModule',scriptProcessor='"C:\php\php-cgi.exe|-c%20C:\php\php.ini"',responseBufferLimit='0',resourceType='Either']
php.ini setup:
[cgi-fcgi]
fastcgi.impersonate=1
cgi.force_redirect=0
cgi.fix_pathinfo=1
For write access you will need to grant "modify" access for the the IURS.
More Information: http://php.net/manual/de/install.windows.iis7.php
I did try the answer posted to heart, but I kept running into problems. In fact, I also followed the Microsoft step by step PHP setup tutorial to the TEETH. I still couldn't get PHP working on my IIS. Although Microsoft warned against using Windows Platform Installer(WPI), I downloaded WPI and ran the installer. Under frameworks, I found PHP 5.6 and clicked on Add button. Then, clicked on the Install button. It took only about 30 seconds to install. Just to be sure. I checked IIS manager and there it was PHP Manager. After opening PHP manager I noticed that all the settings were there and enabled and it already had 15 different extension enabled. Plus, it also had about 35 extension disabled, but it gives you option to enable them right there.
Now, my PHP files are rendered as expected. I even did phpinfo(); and the browser displayed all the PHP settings and information. :)

Git HTML 5 demo on OSX

I am very new to Web development and wanted to run one of the Github project (https://github.com/remy/html5demos) on my Mac.
I have downloaded the project on my Mac and puzzled how to run it. Need help from all talented people across Stackoverflow.
The demo using php. Unfortunately, the apache installed on OSX (assuming you're on Snow Leopard) has not have php enabled by default and you need some admin-editing to enable it.
So, first move the unpacked folder remy_something into /Library/WebServer/Documents and rename it to easy name, for example "remy". (The final path /Library/WebServer/Documents/remy)
enable Web sharing in System preferences
point your browser to http://localhost/remy/index.php
if you get an rendered page - you're done, and can start playing...
if you get an error - something is terrible ;(
if you get a page where is the 1st line <?php - you're on good way - you need enable php.
For enabling php in OSX's apache, you should read for example: http://www.perfectline.ee/blog/how-to-setup-apache-and-php-on-mac-os-x-snow-leopard or any other guide you can find.
after enabling php and restarting apache (disable/enable Web sharing), you can check again the page...

Best PHP download to keep all my options open?

In the past, I used WAMPserver on windows to parse PHP for me. This is a pre-configured package, focussed on working with MySQL.
When I tried to run PostgreSQL, I got error messages that said that my version of PHP wasn't compiled to work with PostgreSQL.
So, I've recently uninstalled WAMP and every associated with it. I've downloaded Apache 2.2.11 with openSSL, installed as admin(you know, run the command prompt as administrator, cd to the directory where the download was done and have it executed, so the install was done as admin).
That's that. I now have Apache installed, "it works" shows up, so I'm that far.
Now I'm wondering, do I download the exe and install, or the zip, or something else.
What is the best thing to do to make sure that the PHP on my system can handle everything I can ever throw at it?
Also, PHP first, or MySQL/Postgre first.
And lastly, what about PEAR? I need PEAR installed, which isn't standard on Windows. I'm guessing the pear.bat file in the PHP downloads will do that for me?
EDIT: I see one close vote, yet no comment as to why. It makes me wonder how people who are so lazy and rude got to have somany points.
I would recommend downloading the zip package, as configuring php is not really that difficult, and it allows you to add features as needed.
As for whether first to install php or MySQL/PostgreSQL, - it does not really matter. You can install them in any order.
Your guess regarding PEAR is quite correct
i haven't used wamp before, so i can't comment on that
i do however use xampp which sounds very similar
in xampp if i want to enable postgres support i edit the php.ini file and uncomment the postgres section of the ini file, same with any of the extensions that i need
perhaps this might be an alternative you can try if you get stuck
There are many ways to setup a HTTP server/PHP/database machine. Sometimes the behaviour of your development setup will differ from the live server's.
I would recommend finding out the setup your web host is using, then getting a vmware appliance image that fits that as close as possible and get any additional software using it's package manager (which is easier that installing stuff on Windows).
Setup a file sharing link between the VM and the host, make sure you can view the VM's port 80 in a browser running in your host OS and you're set.

Installing PHP, Apache 2.2.10 on Windows Vista

I am trying to get PHP working on my vista home machine but I am getting weird problems. First I had file permission problems for which I disabled Vista's UAC. Now I can't get the PHP interpreter working.
I have made all the necessary changes following some tutorial but I still can't get it working.
Tutorial was located here: http://www.tanguay.info/wamp/installPhp5.php5
Try XAMPP. I use that at home on a Vista machine and it worked nicely after the install.
WAMPServer is also a good option. You can easily enable/disable both PHP extensions and Apache 2 modules. Everything is set up somewhat securely (only local access to the serve), and you get phpMyAdmin already set up.
Only thing I've ever missed is Memcached, but that is fairly easy to set up on your own.
The only problem I have installing PHP and Apache on Vista is that you need to make sure that when you edit the httpd.conf that you are editing it as an admin, otherwise the file is saved in compatibility mode.
To overcome that problem just type notepad++ or whatever in your start menu, right click the item and run as administrator. Then open the file from the app.
You can use FastCGI for IIS 7. I'm using this also and it works perfectly!!
FastCGI
You can try Zend Core
It works on both IIS and Apache (it includes the installation of the Apache)
iis7 is one of the best web servers and especially for php, if you can't get it to work it means you need to google enough, because it isn't logical to blame Vista for php/apache issues

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